Construction Disputes Leader: Senior Associate to Director

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join the Construction & Engineering team in Bristol. The role involves advising on a range of construction disputes, including adjudication, litigation and arbitration, for an impressive client base across public and private sectors.

You'll work within a Top 50 UK law firm, enjoy hybrid and flexible working, mentoring junior lawyers, and contribute to business development and client relationships while helping shape the team's

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling contentious construction matters.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience of adjudication, litigation and/or arbitration.
• Understanding ADR and dispute resolution strategies.
• Strong client relationships and business development skills.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adjudication, litigation, arbitration and ADR.
• Construction disputes across sectors.
• Project-related risk management and dispute avoidance.
• Business development, networking and client relationships.
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the team.

Skills

Contentious construction

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

ADR/arbitration

Business development

Mentoring juniors

Drafting skills

Job description

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join the Construction & Engineering team in Bristol. The role involves advising on a range of construction disputes, including adjudication, litigation and arbitration, for an impressive client base across public and private sectors.

You'll work within a Top 50 UK law firm, enjoy hybrid and flexible working, mentoring junior lawyers, and contribute to business development and client relationships while helping shape the team's